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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
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TELEGRAPEHHC NEWS.
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug 6.-Mss Cass, the young
woman who was arrested in Regent street
some time ago by Policeman Endicott and
whose csse attracted great attention, has de-
termined to prosecute the policeman for
perjury. She claims that the perjury was
committed during the police inquiry into
her arrest. The hearing of Miss Cass's &C.
ton against Endicott will begin on Monday.
The statement OF the claim in the case of
Mr.. Frank Hugh O'Connell against the
Times for 100000 damages for libel for that
papers remarks about him in its articles
on "Parnellism and Crime" indicates that
the leading Parnellites will be called to testify
during the prosecution of the case.
A 3umber OF local passenger trains be-
tween Derby and Bristol have stopped run
ming, owing to the train hands having join
ed the strike against time wages. The
strike. however, mainly affects the freight
traffic, most of the goods trains being aus.
pended. Both sides are confident of victory.
Tue Midland railway company intend TO
apply iOI suuuOuSSS dSuiusp VIZ tACh WIZ
abandoned their trains. The stock of the
company fell of l per cent. yesterday,
owing to the strike. There are now signs
OF collapse of the strike. as the men arc
badly organized.
Up to tho present time no difficulties have
arisen here through the collapse of the San
Francisco wheat deal. 1t IS stated that the
wheat held in Liverpool for the American
ring is held under good margins. II is
feared, however, that the trade has suffered
and that failures will ensue.
The Standard says it regrets that the ban
quet given to Lord Harrington by the Liber
al Unionists last night did not precede the
recent parliamentary election and that it
imagines a perusal of the speeches made at
the banquet will shake the faith of even
those who have the most confidence in MIR.
Gladstoue's lucky star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
Horrible Tragedy.

MACON, Ga, Aug. 6.-Information has
just been received of most horrible tragedy
occurring last night about twelve miles
from here in this county. The report says
that Capt. Woolialk, well-known farmer,
his wife, four children and Mrs. West, an
aunt OF Mrs. Woolfnlk, were found murder
ed in the house this morning, having been
knocked in the head and their throats cut.
Tom G. Woolfalk, son of Capt. Woolfalk
by his first wife, is suspected of the crime
and was arrested. Theedeputy sheriff and
coroner went out to the scene ofthe murder.
Owing TO the distance from The city, full
particulars cannot be had just now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
Ex EMPRESS CAELorrA's CONDITION

EX EMPRESS CARLorTA's CONDITION.
According to the ST. James Gazette there
has lately been some improvement in The
condition Of the ex-Empress Carlotta of
Mexico. a young Austrian lady who has
been acting as her damede compngni for
some time past, and who happens to be au
accomplished musician, sat down at the
piano few evenings ago after tho empress
had retired to her apartments for the night,
and played among other things, the Next
can national hymn. Just as she was finish
ing the last bars the Empress suddenly APP
peared at the door OF the room. She gave a
piercing cry, uttered her husbands name,
and fell senseless on the floor. This is the
first indication which she has given for
several years of any "reminiscences ofthe ter
rible catastrophe which cost her the loss OF
reason: and her physicians base favorable
anticipations on the incident.-NeW York
TrjLuup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

A DUEL WITH SwoRDs.-A duel with
short swords took place yesterday morning
on Sebastian Roy's plantation, in st. Bern
ard parish, La, between Emile Revoire. one
of the editors of L'Opinion, and formerly of
tho Trait D'Union, and Mr.. harrison. jr.,
president of the club de Ia democratic Fran.
cais The contest resulted in Larrieu being
wounded seriously in the breast and right
hand by single stroke. The trouble grew
out of an article in L'OpiniOn, rejecting on
the gentlemen of the democratic Francois
for the action OF the club recently in indors-
ing Gov. McEnery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

UNDER THE existing high tariff system
there are exaced from the poor people Of
the country. by the tax on the prime necos
salies Of life, hundreds OF millions of dollars
more, not only than there is any use for, but
actually more than use can be devised for,
and in order to get rid Of which various
schemes for distributing it among the States
have been and are being suggested. But
oven Daniol Webster, friendly to protection
as he was, and representing as he did "
leading manufacturing State, saw SO dis
timely the great danger of such condition,
that he warmed his countrymen against it
in the following words:
1.-THE income from customs must be re-
duced 1t must be reduced even AT the haz
ard of injury Ia some branches o! manniac
turing industry; because this, in my opinion.
would be lcss evil than that extraordinary
aud dangerous state Of things in which the
United Staiss should be found laying and
collecting taxes for tia purpose Of disiribut'
ing then, when collected, among the States
of the Union"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

Corn WHIsKY.-The enforcement of the
prohibition law in Atlanta, Ga, has its
humorous features. The Atlanta Constitu-
ton says that on Saturday night last man
moved up and down Decatur street telling
the bystanders that he had several jugs OF
corn whisky he wanted TO sell at dollar a
jug. Thirteen jugs were purchased, the
dealer taking the precartion to deliver them
simultaneously, pocket the dollars and dis
appear. On examination the jugs we're
found to contain muddy water
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

DEATH OF A NOTED SPY.-A dispatch
from jamestown, N. Y, 10 the New York
WOrld states that Pardaw Warsey, the
Union spy of the Shenandoah" died at his
home, at Foster Brook, Wednesday, aged 81
years. Beginning life as fancy goods mer-
chant in Massachusetts, ut the opening Of
the war he raised q company of the Four
teenth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery. He
was soon afterwards employed by Major
General B. F. Butler in the name of the
United States to go into the British prov
inces to look into the system Of blockade
running then in vogue. He was successful
in bis mission. for Major General G. G. Au
CUR, in his report of August 25, 1865, says
that it was through the instrumentality of
Mr.. Warsley that the extensive system of
blockade running from Baltimore and
Washington was broken up. After return
ing from this trip Warsley went out as a
spy upon Mostly, under orders from General
Augur, though not until he had returned 10
Boston and married Helen Isabella Francis,
who survives him. Accompanied by his
young wife Warsley set out ostensibly upon
peddling trip through Virginia. His real
object was soou suspected by Mosby, and Il
spy was placed upon his track. The spy
was handsome young lady who was 10 be
conducted to Washington by Warsley. The
Union spy was too smart 10 be caught, and
instead of using his pass through the Union
lines he conducted the lady through swamps
and by-roads until she became disguised
with the trip, and she returned to Mosby
convinced of the loyalty of Warsley. Mosby
was not convinced, and at one time placed a
pistol 10 Warsley's head, threatening to blow
his brains out. The young lady interceded
and Warsey's life was saved. Afterwards
Mosby became his firm friend, fighting q
duel with nephew of Gen. Lee because
Lieut.. Lee had set q guard upon Warsley
and had condemned him as spy. On two
occasions Warsley furnished information by
which the federal forces were enabled to
surround the house in which Mosby was
quartered, but the dashing rebel cut his way
out and escaped. On several occasions
Wnrsey got information of intended raids
upon Washington in time to allow the att
thorities TO mass their forces and save the
capital. At the time of the assassination OF
President Lincoln Warsley was given com
mand of squad of detectives When
Booth was killed Warsley returned to pri-
vate life, and for years ran a park restau.
rant in the Bradford oil fields. A whop.
per
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

THE NATIONAL democratic platform upon
which Mr.. Cleveland was elected declares
in favor of the iuterna! revenue tax, as the
means of relief from The remaining burdens
of the war and for supporting ex soldiers
and providing them with pensions. The
democratic party of Virginia demands the
immediate repeal Of the internal revenue
tax, and that, too, though no body need pay
cent of that lax unless he shall choose to
do SO. There is evidently great difference
between tho national and the Virginia
democracy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

OF THE $50 delegates to the next national
democratic convention the South will have
FOG. That number, if properly managed,
could secure the nomination of Southern
man for Vice President. Will the South,
whose votes elect national democratic tick
cts, be bold enough and fair enough to
itself to demand the second place On the
ticket? Ii must be confessed that the re.
cent course of many OF the leading demo
Gratis of the South docsu't tend to inspire
such hope. Policy rather than principle,
and bad policy at that, seems to be the pre-
yaiIine power amoug Southern democrats
NOWADAYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

MENTION Is made of the presence of one
colored man ut the late State democratic
convention. Mr. Sherman says colored
democrat is a ''monstrosity." He is right;
and those people who base estimates of future
elections upon any other idea will be eyre
giously disappointed. Colored men may
not vote, hut when they do, ninety nine out
of every hundred will vote the ticket that
is opposed to that of the democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
Alex A-NDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING. AUGUST 6.
THs WAsH1NaroN Nta. Says

1.-The republicans will probably claim pir-
GINA no matter which way the election goes,
Since tho democratic platform pledges the
marty to the Riddleberger settlement, de,
mauds the immediate repeal of the internal
reyenue system, and favors tariff upon I'M
ports, the republicans arc likely to contend,
if their oref nization is beaten, that Their
principles have won."
Tomany people of ordinary understandings
considering the subject dispassionate'y' 1t
really does seem as If tho Virginia democrats
that ID as Judged by the proceedings oil iheir
r, cent State convention, have not only gone
over bodily 20 the republicans on the ques'
tions of internal revenue and the tariff, but
TO Tho orst sort ofrepubiicans, the Mahone-
ties. On the subject of reputation. Ii inc
dead aud gone Virginia democrats had been
allowed to 10 visit in glimpscs of the moon,
and had struggled into the Roanoke conven.
ton. thay would have thought they were in
an sssemblage, not of their party friends,
but of their old political enemies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

TnE VIRGINIA democratic convention
stands by The Riddleherger bin, but tho U.
s. Supreme Court has, in offect, declared that
bill null and void Not only among people
entirely wise, but among all other sorts of
people, except some Virginia democrats, the
u. S. Supreme Court is mightier than the
declaration of any State convention, South
or North. democratic or republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

The fact is noted that, in climates having
dillerence of seventy degrees in tempera
ture between the hot and cold seasons, q
railroad track of the length of 400 miles is
some S3S yards longer in summer than in
winter that is, though of course the length
ofroaa remains the same, expansion forces
the metal closer together, mslling RI aggre-
gate closing up of space between the rails OF
nearly ward in each mile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill.
dren tecthing, is tho prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
mover failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During tho process of teothing
its value is incalculabo. 1t relieves tho child
from pain, cures dysontory and diarrhGa, gripping,
in the bowels, aud wnd-colc. BY giving health
to the child it rac.s tho mother Price % cents
bottle, my5-1yrM W&2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

Young Frank Ives, while sitting with q
party of friends at window in the third
story OF building in Des Moines playfully
threatened to fall backward to scare the
girls present. Finally he said: "Now am
going, sure" and he was right, for he lost
his balances. fell through an awning to the
and broke his neck
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
Cyclone.

ATCHIsoN, Kan, Aug. 6-Additional al
vices regarding the cyclone at Millmook
Say that four people were killed instead ,f
one. as at first reported In addition TO the
destruction OF Nfillbrook, the towns of lIil
City and Plainvilie also suffered serious.,
There is no telegraph station within eight
cen miles of SIilboo&, aad reports are very
meagre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
"Say, why is everything

EIlHtT III sIAUo Ut 1T oUFVIIo
Probably, my dear nervous sister, because
you are suffering from some of the diseases
peculiar to your sex. You have drag
ging-down" feeling, the back ache, you sre
debiitated, you have pains of various kinds.
Take DR.. r. V. Pierce's "Favorite Prescrip.
ton" and be cured Price reduced to one
dollar By druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
The prohibitionists. DeCeat.

FORT WORTH, Tex, Ang. G-The PROM
bitionists concede ;hcir defeat by 10000.
The anti prohiblionists claim 100000 ms
jority. Fort Worth is The only city in tee
State that weat republican. Ali othes
amendments were defeated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

FROM THE way Senator Riddleberger, in
his own paper, the Shenandoah Vaiiey, talks
about General Malone. as can be seen by
reference 10 another column, it is plain to
be seen that, at least as at present advised,
the Senator's intention is that the fight be
tween himself and the General shall be to
the knife, and the knife to the hiIt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
SaO.OOO Attocl,,uent.

GAINESVILLE, Tex, Aug. 6.-The store of
Godstein & Milaski the largest retail dry.
goods firm in this city was closed by attach.
ments yesterday. The attachments so far
are $4,000; assets about $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

CoLoRRD EXCURSIONS are now the order
of the day. Next winter, when cupboards
are empty, clothing threadbare, and fuel
scarce, some of the money now being wasted
will be sadly needed. Wise people try to
lay up portion of their summers savings
for their wicter's wants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

favor Of mechanics, farmers and oystermen.
AS none of The other people of the State
were specially mentioned rs objects OF special
protection, it is supposed that they must
paddle their own canoes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

THE ROANOKE convention took no ex-
pressed stand on the subject of prohibition,
but by demanding the abolition OF the inter-
nal revenue system, its implied declaration
was for free whiskey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
SusDenEed.

NRw YORK, Aug. Civilian L. Roberts,
ofBaltjmore, was to-day suspended by order
of the president of the Stock Exchange, for
failing TO meet his Obligations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
Yellow EcVer.

WASHINGTON, August G.-Tho Marine
Hospital Bureau is informed that another
case CT yellow fever has been discovered at
the Refuge station at Egmout Key, Fla.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
Utah Wool CrOD.

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 6.-AccordiDg to
the estimate of leading wool merchants the
Utah clip this year will amount to 100000
pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
NEWS OF THEDAY.

Violent shocks of earthquake have been
felt at Laghouat, Algeria.
The business failures throughout the
country during the last seven days number
163.
ty. Seven of the eleven got two years each,
but Commissioners Mccarthy. Oliver, Cas-
salman and Cells escaped with fine of
81, 600 each.
Tho citizens of Cumberland, Nd, are so
much pleased with section of fire brick
pavement just laid on Baltimore street there
that it is likely the entire thorougharo will
be laid with it.
The defeat Of the prohibition amendment
10 Texas will, it is thought, result in the
promotion of Congressman Mills to the
craftsmanship of the Ways and Means Com
mittee of the House.
Sharks are accused of causing the great
scarcity of soft crabs in the waters about
Easton, Md, this summer. They are unu.
sually numerous and bold. and may be seen
any day swimming about on the flats, ex-
ploring the water grass with their blunt
noses.
The Goelet cup regatta Oft Newport, Il.
l., yesterday was success. The wind,
which was fresh held good all day without
flakes of any consequence. Twenty one
yachts started over triangular course OF
forty miles. The new sloop Volunteer came
in grandly ahead and the other sloops fn-
ished in the following order: Mayhower
(eight minutes and forty-two seconds behind
the Volunteer). Atlantic, Puritan and Pris-
ella. The Volunteer was badly crowded
among the schooners at the start and lost
time there. 1t is thought che is at enst eight
minutes better than the MayAower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Aug. 6.-Tho stock market opened
heavy to weak this morning, first prices gcncr-
ally showing declines from yesterdays final fig.
ures of from Is to Is per cent. There was mod =.
crate business only, and further fractional Osscs
were made in the early doalings amounting in
tho general list to from Is to y per cent The
depression, however, Was of short duration, when
the market rallied sharply and tho early losses
were quickly regained with fractions in addition.
A slight recession from the best figures was fol-
lowed by dull and steady market which showed
no change up to II o'clock. Money easy at BAD
NEW YORK, Aug 6-Thc weekly bauk state
ment shows the following changes:
Reserve, decrease, $1,a09, 1926
Loans increase, Si3, 700
Specie, decrease, 1,G74 AGO
Legal tenders, decrease, 40 100
Deposits, decrease, 2511 800
Circulation, decrease, 13,400
Tho banks now hold in excess OF the
20 per cent. rule, G,92o,55o
BALTIMORE, Aug. G.-yirgina Is consolidated
Al psst-duo coupons -; new 80 63ls; 1o-Acs
81 bid day.
ALEXANDRIA hIARKET. August G-Thcrc IS
but little being done in the Flour markets, and
there are 10 changes to report since the late de
cline in prices. Wheat continues dull and easy,
and the demand is entirely confined to strictly
prime grades and such lots rs would without
doubt pass No. 2 buyers here and elsewhere do
not care TO handle understandable and badly
damaged Whcats rs they would not keep in bulk,
and if held in store would create weevil hence
the extreme range in fgures-55 to So futures
are again heavy and bearish, selling oil fraction
on tho entire list but with considerable volume
of business reported. Corn is firm. Rye ana
Oats quiet. Eggs, Potatoes and Chickens are
in good supply and unchanged. Butter is scarce
and wanted at an advance
BALTIMORE, August 6.-Cotton nominal and
dull midding 10 Flour steady and quiet
Whest-Southern lower aud quiet except for
primo; red 75a7S amber S0aS2: Western lower
closing dull No winter red spot 77as bid Sept
7S9sa7s%, Oct 80as0k.; Dec s31saS3ai. Corn
Southern firm, with light receipts; white 81 LA
521a; yellow 51a52; Western eteady and dull;
mixed spot AZ bid; Ang Az, asked; Sept 47a
47ga Oct 4SAa43i9 Oats firm for good South
ern and Penna 32a3S Western white 35a39
do mixed 31s35 Rye dull and easier at 4Sa52
Provisions steady, with q fair inquiry. Butter
frmer Western packed 1921 creamery 20a25.
Coffee nominally steady; Rio cargoes ordinary to
fair 184a19. Potatoes steady at 81 25a1 10 per
bushel. Whisky quiet at 81 14a1 Is, Other
articles unchanged.
New YORK, August Cotton steady uplands
10; Orleans 10ls; futures opened quiet. but
closed steady. Flour dull and depressed. Wheat
lower. Corn quiet and better. Pork dull at
SIG 25a16 70. Old mess Pork dnll at SIS 25a
10 rs. Lard dull and weak at So S2l5.
CHICAGO, Aug. 6, II a. m-Wheat sold con.
sderably lower at the opening this morning.
Sept starting at 6SA, with comparatively little
demand at that figure, and now selle at 6S 11-16
Sept Corn 80 1916. Oct Oats 26a Nov Pork
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

CHICAGO, Aug. 6, II a. m-wheat sold con.
siderably lower at the opening this morning
Sept starting at 6SA, with comparatively little
demand at that figure, and now sele at 6S 1I.16
Sept Corn 80 1916. Oct Oats 26ta. Nov Pork
$l2 45. Sept Lard Sc SIP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
NErs. IOgan.s EIenIfll

WASHINGTON, Aug. G--Mrs. Logan's con
diiion to day is very much improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

NEW YORK, August Cotton steady uplands
TO- Orleans 101s futures opened quiet. but
closed steady. Flour dull and depressed. Wheat
lower Corn quiet and better. Pork dull at
SIG 25a16 10. Old mess Pork dnll at SIS 25a
10 rs. Lard dull and weak at Sc S2i5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06
BASE BALL.-The record of championship games
rlayed by the Ieagne climbs to date is as follows:

In the American Association st. Louis leads
with Baltimore second, followed by Louisville,
Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Athletic, Metropolitan and
Cleveland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

TEE ROANOKE convention declared in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-06

The Loudoun August court will be held
in Leesburg on Monday.
Bent County register., 1887-03-05

"A decision of interest to railroads
Il to the travelling public was re-
htfy rendered in Pennsylvania
urt. II is thus summed up by the
siTadelphia Times: "a railroad
mpany is not obliged to carry a To-
passenger on q through train even
he has ticke: to his destination.
dge Furst has just had ease in
Intington county that brought the
estion up. The plaintiff, who had
.icket from Holhdaysburg to Barre,
d riddle n as far as Tyrone, the last
Up Of through trains before passing
lrre, and the conductor told him
must either get off at Tyrone or
~ fare to the next stop, which was
stersburg, several miles beyond
IRE. The passenger refused to go
to pay, and was elected. As he
d am pie notice that the train did
1t stop at Barre, Judge Furst ruled
at the conductor did right"
Bent County register., 1887-03-05

armers are notified to beware of
ulars or blanks sent forth with
aps for return paekage) with a
hest that they be filed out, osten-
y for the purpose of showing the
ditIon of crops in that vicinity.
a short time the farmer will be
,rised at the return OF this piece
paper 10 which the signature is
ched, transformed into bona
promissory note, which has been
,onn.ed at some bank, and which
will have to pay. The safest plan
10 have no correspondence with
ngers.-Ex.